The mission of the VCDI is to serve as an advisory body to the Dean of the Brody School of Medicine. The team may propose, advocate, and coordinate policies and programs designed to increase multiculturalism in the School of Medicine. Areas of influence will include: student, faculty, and staff recruitment and retention; community environment; and professional development.
Goals

Initiate and promote programs to transcend cultural boundaries

Encourage student, staff, and faculty participation in a multicultural world

Institute programs designed to support recruitment and retention efforts of the Brody School of Medicine.

Services
Upon request VCDI members may:

Serve on faculty and/or administrator Search Committees

Provide consultation to committees whose goal is to coordinate policies and programs at the BSOM

VCDI Composition
The VCDI is composed of faculty representatives from most of the basic science and clinical departments. In addition, our membership includes representatives from the School of Dental Medicine and a staff employee.

2016-2017 Meeting Dates

Date

Location

September 28

LSB 202

October 26

LSB 202

November 9**

LSB 202

December 14**

LSB 202

January 25

LSB 202

February 22

LSB 202

March 22

LSB 202

April 26

LSB 202

May 24

LSB 202

June and July

Summer Break

**Meeting is scheduled for the 2nd Wednesday in lieu of the 4th Wednesday due to the Thanksgiving & Winter Holidays**